Celia’s books & TV work

Celia has had a total of nine books published worldwide, translated into ten different languages, and she's contributed to many others. Celia says, “The whole process gives me huge satisfaction: research, creating and perfecting the recipes, writing, plus art direction and food styling for photography.”

Celia’s TV career started in 2001 with a 25-part series called ‘Vegging Out’ which she wrote and presented (produced by Action Time for Taste CFN). Since then, she has made dozens of appearances on several food programmes, live and recorded, including Saturday Kitchen (BBC), Market Kitchen (UKTV Food), and in the USA on PBS and The Food Network.

“You’ll never have a veggie meal crisis ever again”

Olive magazine

“Making vegetarian food rock ‘n’ roll is no mean feat, but Celia is clearly the woman to do it”

Bath Chronicle

“So glamorous you wouldn’t notice the absence of meat”

The Daily Telegraph

“The art of showing both hard-core vegetarians and the merely veggie-curious in your life a good time… A flexible and relaxed approach to entertaining.”

Celia as a journalist

Celia has written extensively about food and travel for print and web. She previously had regular columns in ES magazine, The Times online, and BBC Good Food magazine, and has been featured in olive magazine and Food & Wine (US). She currently writes regularly for the Borough Market website and contributes to their award-winning magazine Market Life.

Usually 12 people for Borough Market; up to 20 for some other locations. Please contact Celia to discuss.

Q:

I want to buy a gift voucher, but I’m not sure which tour the recipient would prefer; what should I do?

A:

I offer a General Voucher which gives a choice of 4 tours (Portobello, Covent Garden, Kensington, and Borough Market). You pay for the cheapest (£60) and if they choose Borough Market (£75), they make up the difference when they book - or you can pay this, if requested.

Q:

Do the gift vouchers have an expiry date?

A:

They are good for 1 year.

Q:

Are Gastrotours suitable for people with special diets, ie vegetarians?

A:

I do my best to accommodate any special diet, as long as I am informed in advance.

Q:

Are children under 18 allowed on the tours?

A:

Yes, but alcohol will only be served to guests aged 18 and over. Unfortunately, I am not able to offer a discount for those not drinking.

Q:

Can I bring my child in a pram?

A:

Yes, with advance notice.

Q:

Is it suitable for wheelchair users?

A:

Absolutely yes, though I will inform you of any awkward points to be aware of in advance.

Q:

If I am sick on the day or unable to come for some reason, can I get a refund?

A:

Unfortunately no. You can, however, send someone in your place.

Q:

What if I have to cancel or postpone a private group booking?

A:

If you have to cancel, you must give me at least two weeks’ notice, and your deposit (usually £250) will be refunded in full. If you wish to reschedule, your deposit will be carried over. I will be in touch a week before the booked date to confirm numbers and arrange payment in full.